F&B Industry Today: Navigating Sustainability, Cost Pressures & Digital Evolution

The global F&B sector is valued at nearly US $9 trillion, but faces significant cost inflation from energy, labor, packaging, and rising sustainability mandates (OPUS International, 2025).

In Vietnam, a planned sugar tax (8–10%) and stricter plastic regulations compound pressure on margins.

Core Industry HeadwindsSustainability mandates: Emerging EPR systems, plastic bans, and sugar restrictions.
Cost pressures: Rising raw material, energy, and packaging costs challenge profitability.
E-commerce transformation: Digital channels demand optimized packaging and supply chain agility.
Regulatory complexity: Multi‑market compliance across labeling, nutrition, and export standards.

Source: Vietnam is the world's 8th largest tea export market

Solutions that Matter

Eco-conscious packaging: Recyclable, compostable, and QR code-compatible designs.
Clean label assurance: Reduced sugar, transparent ingredient sourcing, and nutritional disclosures.
Private-label proficiency: Efficiency in production, quality assurance, compliance, and export logistics.

Mr. Viet delivers complete OEM solutions—from sourcing to export documentation—helping brands manage costs, reduce eco-footprint, and scale digitally across Southeast Asia and beyond.